Rats, Leaves, Recycling, & Bikes: Ferndale’s New Civic Tech Solutions (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI- How can technology help residents and their local government to connect and solve problems in communities? That’s what students at the University of Michigan Citizen Interaction Design Program explored for the last three months in a partnership…
Holiday Market Matching Food Donations for Basket Program Dec. 10 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – On Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10am to 4pm Holiday Market and the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb Counties will be hosting a food drive for the Holiday Basket Program that benefits area families and senior citizens.…
Parties Seeking Volunteers to Observe Presidential Recount (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 4, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As the legal issues surrounding the Presidential ballot recount continue to play out in court, Oakland County Republicans, Democrats, and Greens are recruiting volunteers to observe the recounts, which could start as early as Monday. Green Party Candidate…
The Story of Reindeer Michiganders May Meet (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2016) Clare, MI – Baby reindeer are always born at dawn. When that happens Dave Aldrich is in the pen with the mother, soothing her with a voice that’s she has heard since her own birth. When the baby comes, the mother reindeer…
Man Dead in Alley as Ferndale Police Strive to Reduce Drug Fatalities (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2016) Ferndale, MI – A man died Friday night in the alley behind Om Café presumably from drug use. Police are awaiting autopsy results from the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office, but Lt. Pkak of the Ferndale Police…
Ferndale Pride Donates $11,000 to Local Charities (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale’s annual celebration of love and diversity for the LGBTQ community – Ferndale Pride – is not just an event that brings people together. It’s an event that raises money for local charities. And this year $11,000 was given…
Work Requirements for Food Assistance Reinstated in Oakland and Other Counties (MDHHS, Nov. 30 2016) LANSING, MI – Able-bodied adults without dependents in four Michigan counties will be required by the federal government to meet work requirements that have been waived for more than a decade to continue receiving food assistance benefits. The Michigan…
Public Meeting about Ferndale’s Forthcoming Parking Deck Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Residents, business owners, or anyone who wants to learn more about the parking deck coming to Downtown Ferndale is welcome to the Downtown Parking Deck Public Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Ferndale Library 222 E. 9 Mile,…
Reporter Food: Chicken Sliders at Dino’s Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 28, 2016) Ferndale, MI- Dino’s Lounge is one of oc115’s longest sponsors, and also a very good place to go and get writing done in the afternoon or to have business meetings. Sliders are a good choice there. Recently I had the chicken sliders,…
End of Prohibition Party at Ferndale Bars to Support Goodfellows Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Come to Downtown Ferndale for the End of Prohibition Party on Saturday, December 3, 7:00pm – 2:00am. Dress as a 1930’s flapper, rum runner or gangster if you’d like. Badged Volunteers will pass the moonshine jug raising donations…
Resource Day Showcases Over 40 Agencies for Housing, Health, Counseling and Other Services (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Once a year the work that Leah McCall and others at Alliance for Housing of Oakland County do year-round gets laid out in an inspiring in-person kind of way. The 40+ agencies…
Love and Art: Couple’s Level One Exhibit is a Colorful Match of Styles (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 24, 2016) Ferndale, MI – “What I love about Sanda’s work is that she makes everything flow, so it makes you look and see different things. Some people might see flowers. Someone else might see butterflies. Or maybe…
Ferndale Library Hosts Wrapping Paper and Trim Swap & Crafts Dec. 17 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI –The holidays are here again and many of us are looking to revive our holiday decorations and maybe zazz up our present wrapping, this year. Whether it be for Hanukkah or Christmas, or even the Winter Solstice, whatever you…
Good Karma Club Holiday Market and Party Dec. 7 at Loving Touch (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Good Karma Club Announces Good Karma Christmas Wednesday, Dec 7 at The Loving Touch A Holiday Market and Party to Support Non-Profits in your Local Community FERNDALE, MI – Join us for an evening of holiday cheer and…
Escaping Pavement and Loos Koozies at Ferndale Library Dec. 2 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI –It’s time to get loud in the Ferndale Library, again! On Fri. Dec. 2,, The Ferndale Area District Library opens their doors for an after-hours gig! First Stop Friday, the library’s bi-monthly showcase of two great local bands, is sponsored by…
Downtown Ferndale Full of Deals for Small Business Saturday Nov. 26 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – The movement to support local communities by shopping local has taken hold across the country, but few places are more committed to this effort than here in Oakland County. Downtown Ferndale is responding to this support by offering shoppers…
15 Things to Love at Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Modern Natural Baby is a locally-owned store for parents that specializes in products that are high quality, environmentally-friendly, and made from natural materials as often as possible. They are also extra cool because they are an advertiser on…
Jewish Ferndale Hosting Menorah Lighting Dec. 26 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Jewish Ferndale will once again be having its annual Public Chanukah Menorah lighting Celebration on Monday December 26, 2016 at 6 pm. The event will take place of the lawn of the Jewish Ferndale Building, 1725 Pinecrest Dr, Ferndale. Featured will be…
Ferndale Love March Draws Over 1,200 People (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Speaking to a crowd of over 1,200 people, Ferndale Senior Sidnie Jackson’s voice was strong and confident as she encouraged those at the Ferndale Love March to remain connected and help support each other even after Sunday’s show…
Holiday Shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale (FERNDALE MI) This season, Go Comedy! is turning the holidays upside down with its 8th annual holiday revue, Manger Things and featuring a new installment of its “best-of” holiday sketch comedy revue Naughty Or Nice. Tickets for all Go Comedy! shows ($5-$18) are available now online at www.gocomedy.net and…